Find a childminder

All early years settings (including childminders, nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups and) give children the opportunity to play and learn, try new things, develop social skills and make friends.

If you are looking for home based childcare, choosing a childminder may be the best option for you.

Childminders look after children in their own homes and offer a range of educational activities for children to play and learn, try new things, develop social skills and make friends. Watch the video below to hear from some of our childminders.

Childminders:

can be flexible about the hours they work

should provide your child with care, fun and learning

take children to local parks, playgrounds, toy libraries, drop-in groups and children's centres

may offer pick ups and drop offs to part-time nursery sessions and to school

have had basic training and access to regular refresher training (some also have accredited qualifications including level 3 and degree level qualifications)

have to undergo checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children - these include checks on every member of their household who is over 16 years of age